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Bangladeshi women alarmed by emboldened Islamists
Arrested for sexually harassing a Bangladeshi university student, Asif Sardar Arnab was soon released -- greeted by a cheering crowd who presented him with flower garlands and a Koran.
Unification Church faces dissolution in Japan
The Unification Church has come under intense scrutiny in Japan since a former prime minister was assassinated, but it could soon fall even further from grace.
Former Australia rugby captain Elsom handed two-year jail sentence
Former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was handed a two-year prison sentence by a French court on Friday after being found guilty of misusing corporate funds.
Captain of ship in North Sea crash charged with manslaughter
The Russian captain of a cargo ship involved in Monday's crash with a tanker in the North Sea off the coast of England was charged Friday with gross negligence manslaughter, UK police said.
Mexicans seek answers after bones, shoes found at cartel camp
A grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground has prompted demands for answers and justice from relatives of the more than 100,000 people missing in Mexico.
Florence cathedral closed as Italy's Tuscany on flood alert
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.
Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages
Pope Francis marked a month in hospital Friday, with football players sending him messages of support for his recovery from pneumonia, including the captain of his favourite team, San Lorenzo.
Duterte follows ICC hearing over drug war case via videolink
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte failed to attend in person at the International Criminal Court on Friday at the opening of the crimes against humanity hearing over his deadly crackdown on narcotics.
Duterte attends ICC hearing over drug war by video link
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte failed to show in person at the International Criminal Court on Friday at the opening of his crimes against humanity hearing over his deadly crackdown on narcotics.
Duterte set to face ICC judges in drug war case
Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte was expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday to face crimes against humanity charges over his deadly narcotics crackdown.
Duterte set to make first ICC appearance
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court later Friday to face crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs.
Ivorian painter Aboudia takes teen rebellion to top of the art world
With his paintings of Ivory Coast's street kids, Aboudia has taken his teenage misfit mutiny to the very top, becoming one of the world's bestselling artists along the way.
Duterte's first ICC appearance set for Friday
Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs.
ICC arrest, impeachment leave Duterte clan's political future in doubt
Minutes after former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was bundled onto a plane bound for The Hague to face a charge of crimes against humanity, President Ferdinand Marcos said of the arrest: "Politics doesn't enter into it."
China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks pic: reports
Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported.
Trump threatens huge tariffs on European wine, spirits
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages from European Union countries, in retaliation against the bloc's planned levies on American-made whiskey.
Organto Foods Provides Update on Strategic Plans
VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTC PINK:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company") provides the market with an update on its strategic plans following the revocation on January 2, 2025 of the British Columbia Securities Commission's failure-to-file cease trade order issued on July 16, 2024 (the "FFCTO") and subsequent reinstatement of the Company's common shares (the "Shares") for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") on March 12, 2025.
LAMY Discusses The Smart Education Market Entering a Golden Era of Growth
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / LAMY (OTC PINK:LMMY), a pioneering technology company dedicated to transforming children's financial education through innovative eLearning platforms and gamified learning experiences, today offered its insight into the Smart Education Market. The application of artificial intelligence in education is expanding rapidly, driving the continuous growth of the smart education market. According to reports, the global AI education market is projected to soar potentially up to $88.2 billion by 2032. Smart education encompasses various aspects, including intelligent tutoring systems, adaptive learning platforms, and smart classrooms, providing educational institutions and schools with more efficient and personalized teaching solutions.
New to The Street & Sight & Sound's Visionaries Series Premieres Tomorrow on Bloomberg at 6:30 PM EST, Featuring Acurx Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ:ACXP
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / The highly anticipated Visionaries Series from New to The Street and Sight & Sound premieres tomorrow on Bloomberg at 6:30 PM EST as sponsored programming, featuring Acurx Pharmaceuticals. This compelling episode follows the incredible journey of co-founders David P. Luci, Robert J. DeLuccia, and Robert G. Shawah - from their college days to building and exiting successful pharmaceutical companies, and ultimately coming together to launch Acurx Pharmaceuticals.
TPT Global Partners with Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) To Broadcast Games On VuMe Live Super App
VuMe Live expands into pro sports streaming with its first MASL game on March 23, 4 PM PST: Ontario Strykers vs. San Diego Sockers.
Labor Smart, Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding and Strategic Shift, New Name and Ticker Symbol Application Coming Soon
JACKSON, WYOMING / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / Labor Smart, Inc. (OTC Pink:LTNC) today unveiled a transformative corporate rebranding and strategic shift that will redefine its identity and drive its next phase of growth. As part of this transformation, the Company will announce a new name and ticker symbol in the coming weeks, aligning more closely with its evolving focus on the snack and beverage industry. Labor Smart will be submitting the application to the respective regulatory agencies seeking approval to change the name and ticker symbol in the coming weeks.
Viromed Medical AG Reports Promising Study Results for PulmoPlas(R) in Intensive Care Unit Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Patients
PINNEBERG, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / Viromed Medical AG ("Viromed", Ticker:VMED; ISIN: DE000A3MQR65), a medical technology company and pioneer of cold plasma technology for applications in room air sterilization, wound healing, and intensive care medicine, today announces promising study results for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients using its cold atmospheric pressure plasma device candidate, PulmoPlas®. VAP is a severe lung infection caused by hospital-acquired germs in mechanically ventilated patients, with an estimated mortality rate of 10-13%.
MEMRI Welcomes Gen. Paul E. Funk II To Its Board of Advisors
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is proud to welcome Gen. Paul E. Funk II to its Board of Advisors. After serving in the United States Army for 42 years, Gen. Funk retired in 2022, with his most recent position as Commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). As TRADOC commander, Gen. Funk was responsible for 32 Army schools organized under eight Centers of Excellence that recruit, train, and educate more than 500,000 soldiers and service members annually.
Bausch Health Announces Next Steps in Financing Initiative with J.P. Morgan
LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC), a global, diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through a relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes, today provided an update on its financing plans. The Company announced that it has engaged J.P. Morgan in connection with the Company's previously announced financing objectives.
Duterte's first ICC appearance set for Friday: court
Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs.
Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
UK salvage teams board North Sea crash vessels
Salvage teams have boarded the two vessels involved in a crash that sparked a massive blaze in the North Sea, the UK coastguard said on Thursday.
Peru ex-president Castillo hospitalized on Day 4 of hunger strike
Peru's ousted ex-president Pedro Castillo, on trial for rebellion, has been hospitalized four days after declaring a hunger strike, the judge in his case said Thursday.
Court upholds jail terms for relatives of murdered UK-Pakistani girl
A UK court on Thursday upheld lengthy prison terms handed to the father and stepmother of a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was killed after suffering years of torture and abuse.
EU parliament roiled by graft probe linked to China's Huawei
A new graft scandal rocked the European Parliament after police carried out raids Thursday in Belgium and Portugal, detaining multiple suspects in a probe into suspicions of corruption under the guise of lobbying, for the benefit of Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.
UK police extend North Sea crash captain's detention
The captain of a cargo ship that struck a tanker and sparked a massive blaze in the North Sea will be held in custody for a further 36 hours, UK police said Thursday.